Radiopopper Promo shoot with Kevin King

[Redmouse]

While we have Kevin here at the San Diego workshop, we went up to the roof of a Harley Davidson shop. Originally we wanted to go up to the parking garage across the street which is 5 levels up right next to the SD Airport. That's the highest elevation point you could possibly go to where the inbound planes fly by. But the FAA kinda frowned on it.

The one thing I wanted to do with the shoot is to demo the Radiopopper in the condition I love to shoot in. Harsh sunlight, open aperture, and high speed sync. Here are a couple shots taken in that condition. Something hard to do with just e-TTL, especially with the sun coming into the IR sensor.


In the past I've had problems triggering the wireless flash via IR that's in the sun. So, pocket wizard or other non-ttl alternative would be used. The problem is that it's completely manual. With the RP, I set the the camera to manual, metered the sky and waited for the plane to fly by.


Another scenario. The flash with the RP receiver is facing the sun. Again, metered to expose for the sky. The e-TTL transmitted via the RP unit worked as it should with the Canon MK2 and ST-E2 combo.

[Gama Fotos]

Love it!

Man, I need the Radiopopper.....now!

I mean, like...right now.... right this very instance....in my hands! gaaaahh..the waaiit.



Remind me again when is it coming out?

[Redmouse]

From talking with Kevin the last two days, I know he's a perfectionist. The device has a few minor bugs that's already been identified and solution already thought of while on location. The resolution is easy, but he just has to get back to his workspace and send up the fix.

[Jake]

Awesome!! Very cools shots Jordan.
I can't wait to get some of those RP's!

[markperez]

explain to me how this thing works? is there a receiver and transmitter or just a receiver?

[Redmouse]

Originally Posted by markperez

explain to me how this thing works? is there a receiver and transmitter or just a receiver?

Hey Mark,

It's a receiver/transmitter set that transfers the i-ttl/e-ttl signals through radio waves. Thus eliminating any communication signals we've ever had in regards to harsh sunlight, line of sight and distance.

More in depth detail here. http://www.radiopopper.com/

[Russell]

That some cool stuff, Jordan. Like you, I've had trouble with the Canon Wireless flash controller in bright sunlight. It looks like I'll be picking one of these up.

Thanks,

Russell

[ngoduyviet]

Jordan,
You gotta let me tag along one of these days. I love your style, and how comfortable you are with cameras...made me feel like a damn n00b the couple of times we were at TPF gatherings.

[markperez]

great thanks. looks like a must buy.

[JMI]

I'm just gonna wait and steal it from Mike.




After he steals it from Jordan.

[Redmouse]

Originally Posted by ngoduyviet

Jordan,
You gotta let me tag along one of these days. I love your style, and how comfortable you are with cameras...made me feel like a damn n00b the couple of times we were at TPF gatherings.

LOL!!! I'm a n00b myself so we'd probably end up getting in some serious trouble.


Right now the Radiopopper is in Mike's Think Tank. My 5D is with Kevin along with few of the 580s for further testing. But Mike will be traveling with that set to speaking engagements. This week, he will be in Rhode Island demonstrating the RP. When I get my set we'll try to have a small test group and get some feedback.

[HutchPhoto]

Jordan Great Pics!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gotta love the jet in the shot ! Reminds me of Miami Vice

I have 2 580ex's & 1 580ex II
I will bring to the test group if there is room.. I would love to help out..

EDIT: Oh and the St-E2

I will be rigged out with RP's...

[mderrjohnson]

I saw this on another forum--really amazing!